The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan SKYACTIV-D 105 (17 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 24,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S40 1.6 is 4.1 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105.
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
57.2
69.7
79.6
57.1
70.7
80.8
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.2 in
Height
57.1 in
103.9
176.2
106.3
180.3
176.2 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
M
Generation
BM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
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31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
26 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
482 mi
Range
834 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
834 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








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